Government
Isa 1:21-23
21 How the faithful city has become a harlot,
She who was full of justice!
Righteousness once lodged in her,
But now murderers.
22 Your silver has become dross,
Your drink diluted with water.
23 Your rulers are rebels
And companions of thieves;
Everyone loves a bribe
And chases after rewards.
NASU
Isaiah saw two views of government. The present and the future. Above we see the former. That would pass away. Below we see that which Isaiah saw would begin with the birth of our Savior.
Isa 9:6-7
6 For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
NKJV
Today we remember the birth of Jesus. The fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy. Tomorrow we engage in the establishing of His righteous rule. The eternal increase of His Government and peace. That Government was the inspiration of the founding fathers of The United States of America. We the people know that governance by bribery was never intended by God or our founding fathers. Bribery is not "small stuff'" as one Senator recently described it. If bribery has become part of the "art of compromise" as another Senator described politics in order to justify his practice of bribery then let us have a renaissance in the"art" of compromise. Renaissance by definition meaning " to be born again".
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Good entry, have bless Christmas.
Bishop Bob
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I'm not at all sure that Paul's writings bring credance to the concept that we are to bring in the righteous government in the present culture. We are most definitely called to allow it full course in our personal lives.
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This makes sense to me... life in Christ is not just about the sweet by and by but bringing the kingdom to earth as it is in heaven.
Thanks for the clarification and encouragement.
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